Monday 15 March 2010

French cigarettes

I'm very uncertain what do do with this postcard, which was one of a pack I bought.  They are all reproductions of old French posters but four turned out to be advertising posters for cigarettes.  In these politically correct days, I feel people may object to being sent one, especially as this one and two others do make smoking seem very glamorous.

I can't say the same about the fourth one pictured here.  Apart from the unfortunate name of the cigarettes, the model herself seems much more down to earth.

I think probably the best thing is to offer them up as an exchange so people will know what to expect.  Any takers?

8 comments:

  1. How about sending them to that guy that runs Girls Go Postal? You know, the guy with the cigarette in his avatar?

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  2. I think everyone knows how the world feels about cigarettes - sending one doesn't condone or suggest anything. Those cards are such beautiful art and I wouldn't mind receiving one at all.

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  3. These are beautiful pieces of artwork, and I don't think that you are condoning smoking by sharing them. In fact, you are sharing the history of attitudes towards smoking and demonstrating how attitudes and styles shift over time.

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  4. @Chris, why didn't I remember? Of course. :)

    @Linda, I'll be in touch and one will come your way.

    @Max, thank you. I'm obviously being over-sensitive.

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  5. Thanks, Sheila; let me know what I can swap for them. :D

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  6. I love these poster reproductions!

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  7. I would LOVE one of these. airrikajswan(AT)gmail(dot)com I'm happy to exchange but I will be honset, I don't have anything that awesome!

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  8. I don't smoke, but I think the cards are really fascinating :)

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